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Before the internet became widely known as a global tool for terrorists, one perceptive US citizen recognized its ominous potential. Armed with clear evidence of computer espionage, he began a highly personal quest to expose a hidden network of spies that threatened national security. But would the authorities back him up? Cliff Stoll's dramatic firsthand account is "a computer-age detective story, instantly fascinating [and] astonishingly gripping" - Smithsonian.

A lively and revealing behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of history's most controversial and influential movies, drawing on exclusive interviews with the cast and crew. “You’ve always been crazy,” says Louise to Thelma, shortly after she locks a police officer in the trunk of...

In this new book, authors Matt Richards & Mark Langthorne dig deep to find out exactly who Sir Cliff Richard really is. In profiling his life and career, his success, his relationships and his beliefs, they uncover a man of contradictions: the rock & roller who rejected sex and drugs, the poster boy for Christianity, the public performer who's really a ruthless and calculated businessman, the star who's both a National Treasure and a figure of fun.

After standing at Donald Trump’s side on Election Night, Cliff Sims joined him in the West Wing as special assistant to the president and director of White House message strategy. He soon found himself pulled into the president’s inner circle as a confidante, an errand boy, an advisor, a punching bag, and a friend. This is the story of what it was really like in the West Wing as a member of the president’s team. It's a story of power and palace intrigue, backstabbing and bold victories, as well as painful moral compromises, occasionally with yourself.

Sir Cliff Richard OBE is the biggest-selling artist of all time, selling over 250 million records around the world since he burst onto the music scene in 1958. But how has he kept his appeal all these years? In a world fuelled by drink, sex and drugs, he is perennially attractive without any of those things that keep other singers' profiles high. Now, working with the highly acclaimed biographer and journalist, Penny Junor, Cliff is going to talk freely and frankly about what it is like to be Cliff.

From the Edge of the Cliff: Understanding the Two Phases of Recovery and Becoming the Person You're Meant to Be provides addicts with practical lessons on how to understand and successfully navigate the two phases of recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction. However, it is also a remarkably touching, real-life story of someone who has used these same lessons to maintain 28 years of successful recovery. This audiobook contains an entire section on the hazards of drugs prescribed by physicians not well versed in addiction recovery.

Achieving a hit in every decade since the 1950s, Cliff Richard stands alone in pop history. Coming of age in 1950s London, he began his music career at Soho's legendary 2i's Cafe, and now he's approaching his 80th birthday with record sales of over 250 million and counting. Cliff looks back on his humble upbringing and how he went on to fulfil his wildest dreams by becoming a pop star and even a film star. He talks about finding Christianity, reflects on the ups and downs of life in the public eye and reveals how the false allegations against him changed his life forever.

North America's biggest cat was once killed for bounty dollars, slaughtered with impunity and driven toward extinction. But today's cat of intrigue, despite our lingering fears and misconceptions, has returned to much of its native range in the western United States and gained respect as a predator integral and necessary to wild ecosystems. This turnaround was triggered by one man: Maurice Hornocker. Cougars on the Cliff recounts the early years of his research when he tracked lions following a dog's nose and footprints in the snow—before telemetry was available.

Commemorative edition Hailed as ""the world's preacher,"" Billy Graham enjoyed a career that spanned six decades and his ministry of faith touched the hearts and souls of millions. In Just As I Am, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, Graham reveals his life story in what the Chicago Tribune calls...

On the misty cliffs of Oregon’s Backpack Cliff, adventure and Instagram stardom collide. Influencer couple Chloe Bright and Jett Moreno were living the ultimate van-life dream — until their burned-out Sprinter van was found a mile from the cliff, with no sign of the couple inside. Was it a tragic accident, a violent rivalry, or a carefully staged disappearance? In this first episode of Sloppers AI's Backpack Cliff Murders, Simon Killsolvington traces their last posts, meets the fans and rivals who followed them obsessively, and uncovers how a picturesque backdrop became the stage for a ...

On the Cliff's Edge Podcast host Ciaran McConnell covers various true crime from throughout the world from the most obscure cases to the most infamous. On this show you will definitely find cases that you have never heard of before! New episodes are released three times a month, with the format rotating between in-depth storytelling and investigative interviews. Guests include family members of victims, former detectives, authors, ex-FBI agents, academics, and journalists. As always thank you for listening.You can join our facebook group here: (1) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookIf you ...

The Magical Mindset Podcast, hosted by coach, speaker, and published author Cliff Sewell, offers powerful stories and practical insights to help you transform your life—no matter your past. Each week, Cliff and his guests share real experiences of overcoming adversity, achieving success, and building a life defined on your terms. Cliff brings his own hard-earned wisdom, having experienced both extraordinary business success and devastating lows, including struggles with alcoholism, financial ruin, and a mental health crisis that nearly cost him his life. Now, his mission is to share stories ...

As a boy growing up during the Depression, Cliff Nichols watched alcohol rob his mother of her hope, her beauty, and her life. And he vowed he'd never touch a drop. Until one fateful night when, at the age of 19, he says to a mate, "One beer can't hurt, can it?" By his 30s Cliff is a hopeless alcoholic, homeless, shattered, and walking Sydney's skid row. His life is in ruins - but with him is his little five-year-old daughter, Helen. When everyone else deserts him, she will not leave his side.

Experience a light-hearted slice of the strange life. Peer into the minds of the Hungry Cliff team and their special guests from all walks of life as they share their most peculiar interests, innermost thoughts, greatest fears, and oddest experiences. Delve deep into disparate destinations. Enjoy ebullient exchanges elucidated by entertainment enthusiasts. Process pop culture from the perspective of post-production professionals. And we love movies and music! Featuring Tony Silanskas, Matthew Biggers, David Houston, Jessica Houston, Andrew Silanskas, and Pedro P. Mendoza.

Cliff Morgan is interviewed about his rugby career by the sports journalist, Ian Wooldridge. “Morgan the Magnificent” was the title given to Cliff Morgan by South African newspapers when he toured the country with the British Lions team in 1955. His success in that tour earned him the captaincy of Wales the following season. Cliff was born into a mining family in the Rhondda in 1930 and joined Cardiff Rugby Club straight from school, playing at fly-half.

On a sunny Saturday morning in May 1956, a fifteen-year-old, then called Harry Webb, was mooching down Waltham Cross High Street, with two mates. They heard some music blaring out of a parked car. It stopped them in their tracks. The song was 'Heartbreak Hotel' by Elvis Presley. It sounded like nothing they had ever heard before. In that instant, the schoolboy who was destined to take the hit parade by storm as Cliff Richard fell in love with rock and roll. It gave him the thrill, the purpose and the mission that has shaped his life ever since.

Sir Cliff Richard OBE is the biggest-selling artist of all time, selling over 250 million records around the world since he burst onto the music scene in 1958. But how has he kept his appeal all these years? In a world fuelled by drink, sex and drugs, he is perennially attractive without any of those things that keep other singers' profiles high.

The stories in this book are all true. Most began with a dream and conscientious study of maps and logistics. Others are true adventures. Most accounts are anecdotes taken from Cliff Jacobson's experiences as a professional canoeist guide in Minnesota and Canada.

Surrounded by a landscape that’s inspired fictional works by writers such as Bram Stoker, Lewis Grassic Gibbon and more recently Stuart McBride. Scotland’s north-east city of Aberdeen has a true history much darker than anything that’s come from the imagination of mere human beings…In ‘The Darkside of The Deen’ we’re going to explore Aberdeen’s intriguing history of murder, mystery and death. From bubonic plagues, to bodysnatchers all the way to modern day unsolved crimes. *Darkside of the Deen is based on historical fact but presented purely for entertainment purposes ...

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